Computer Science, BS

Mathematics and Computer Science

It is the purpose of the Mathematics and Computer Science Department to prepare our students for success in an increasingly technological and competitive global society. Engaging abstract and real-life mathematics and computer science problems using a hands-on approach, our students realize an appreciation for the power, orderliness of thought, and precision of expression in mathematics, and develop skills essential for quantitative analysis in other fields of study. In addition to offering majors and minors in mathematics and computer science, the department offers service courses to meet the needs of a diverse student population. Students develop algebraic skills necessary for success in a variety of increasingly quantitative majors such as criminal justice and psychology. The Mathematics General Education Requirement (GER) and other service courses meet the needs of students in such majors as Management Science, Elementary Education, English, nursing, and social science. Through this broad spectrum of courses, the department seeks to provide educational access and diverse opportunities for all students. Faculty members are strongly committed to excellence in teaching and availability to students outside of class time for tutoring and advisement.

Computer Science Major Requirements

• COSC 199 - Introduction to Computer Programming 3 Credit(s)
• COSC 220 - Computer Science I 4 Credit(s)
• COSC 221 - Computer Science II 4 Credit(s)
• COSC 302 - Advanced Data Structures and Files 3 Credit(s) [F]
• COSC 306 - Operating Systems 3 Credit(s) [S]
• COSC 307 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3 Credit(s) [F]
• COSC 310 - Systems Programming 3 Credit(s) [F]
• COSC 312 - Database Management Principles 3 Credit(s) [S]
• COSC 314 - Web Programming 3 Credit(s) [S]
• COSC 316 - Assembly Language and Machine Organization 3 Credit(s) [S]
• COSC 339 - Programming with Visual Basic 3 Credit(s) [F]
• COSC 406 - Data Communications Systems 3 Credit(s) [S]
• COSC 409 - Software Engineering 3 Credit(s) [F]
• COSC 420 - Special Topics in Computer Science 3 Credit(s) [F]
• COSC 417 - Computer Science Senior Seminar 3 Credit(s) [S]
• MATH 131 - College Algebra for Mathematics and Science Majors 3 Credit(s)
• MATH 132 - Pre-calculus 4 Credit(s)
• MATH 211 - Discrete Mathematics I 3 Credit(s)
• MATH 212 - Discrete Mathematics II 3 Credit(s)
• MATH 201 - Calculus I 4 Credit(s)
• MATH 202 - Calculus II 4 Credit(s)
• MATH 301 - Linear Algebra 3 Credit(s)
• MATH 302 - Numerical Methods 3 Credit(s)
• PHYS 303 - Mechanics and Particle Dynamics– Calculus Based 4 Credit(s)
• PHSC 304 - Heat, Electricity and Magnetism

Assessment of Majors

The extent to which students majoring in both Mathematics (Liberal Arts) and Computer Science have met the goals of the program will be measured before each student graduates. Mechanism to determine the levels at which these objectives have been met:

This assessment will take place within a capstone course (MATH 417  or COSC 417 ) to be taken in the senior year. The course is intended to cover current and advanced topics in Mathematics or Computer Science. It will draw together all of the material the students have encountered in their earlier training. The assessment will involve either a project undertaken by a student or group of students and/or a test developed by members of the Mathematics and Computer Science department to measure knowledge of topics taught in the major-requirement courses.

Level I (Freshman)

Level II (Sophomore)

Level III (Junior)

Level IV (Senior)

Total Credits: 124

Major Course

BIOL 101 

PHIL 103 

General Elective

Program Elective